Antler handle shaping

[Randy C]

I bought a kit from Native Way Web Shop and I need some help. I've sanded the antler handle smooth but, now it looks like a phallus and I thought jigging it might help. I have a dremel 200 series and was wondering how or what bit to use. Thanks for your suggestions.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Generally, antler is not sanded smooth. Jigging it will look like you stripped the paint off your car and painted it with a brush. I would get another piece of antler.

 

[Randy C]

Thanks for the advice. But I can't give up until I at least try to fix it.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

OK, then use several of the Dremel bits. Ball burrs, stones, cut-off wheels, etc. You want various different cuts. If the result is OK, then you can dye it.

 

[John Frankl]

Nothing worse than sanding antler from the OUTSIDE! You should always try to sand/grind it to fit from the inside, that way you leave all the "bark" on it, which is why you wanted antler in the first place

 

[Randy C]

It came without bark but, I appreciate the advice. I'll tinker with it until I get what I want or have to toss it and start over. Thanks guys.